Quantum Foam

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of space-time bending based on mass, much like a field. Quantum mechanics deals with the same topic but replacing Einstein�s field with particles or waves, allowing space to be a field from which particles/waves spring from. Some may question if two theories are already semi-legitimate and respected on the same topic, why attempt to introduce a third? Both relativistic gravity and quantum mechanics leave room for questions, such as explaining why and how masses seem to �appear and disappear� in different parts of the universe. Quantum foam is more apparent on a smaller scale on a scale such as?10?^(-33), at this scale we can see what space �looks like.� Wheeler believed that at this scale space becomes foamy, changing its geometric shape/structure/texture. On a larger scale space appears smooth allowing for beginnings for plants, starts, etc.; however, at a smaller scale the foam becomes more evident due to the continual existence and non-existence of quantum elements. Based on ...

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